Safety Specialist jobs in Johnstown, PA

Principal Duties and Responsibilities 

• Provide counsel in the creation and sustainability of compliance-driven programs 

• Project manage NiSource-wide safety initiatives 

• Maintain safety programs reports, and prepare status updates for key stakeholders 

• Deliver training as needed 

• Collaborate with internal/external customers, suppliers and partners to ensure we are meeting commitments 

• Provide direction as needed for existing safety programs throughout the NiSource footprint 

• Plan and facilitate project meetings 

• Record and track project requirements according to internal and external customer needs 

• Act as a mentor to other safety professionals 

• Suggest and implement recommendations for continuous improvement 

• Revise corporate processes as appropriate 

• Manage projects off differing complexity and impact will differ 

• Coordinate communication with all areas of the enterprise to assist in the effective rollout of initiatives and programs that result in advancing the safety culture  

• Travel as needed 

The successful candidate’s experience will dictate the level at which they are hired into NiSource.  

• Seasoned professional with in-depth knowledge in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines​ 

• May lead projects and manage processes​ 

• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions 

• Works independently with limited supervision​ 

• Coaches and reviews the work of colleagues with less experience​ 

• Influences others regarding policies, practices and procedures​ 

• Typically requires at least three to five years of relevant work experience 

• May represent the level at which career may stabilize for many years or even until retirement​ 

Required Qualifications for Position 

• Bachelor's degree from accredited institution or equivalent work experience 

• Experience in the utility industry  

• Analytical, planning, organization, and verbal/written communication skills 

• Demonstrated public speaking and presentation skills 

• Experience with group facilitation and information gathering 

• Ability to drive and monitor continuous improvement and associated change management   

• Ability to drive execution using a formal methodology  

• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to quickly assess and make sound decisions 

• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization  

• Ability to gather and analyze data to make informed decisions 

• Ability to accurately obtain, interpret, and transcribe a variety of communications and instructions 

• Ability to recognize and evaluate risks, hazards, losses and prevent conflicts between activities  

• Ability to learn software programs 

• Proficiency in the Microsoft suite, in particular Excel and Power Point.  

• Ability to collaborate in a remote working environment  

Preferred Qualifications for Position 

• Occupational Safety certification (CSP, ASP, etc.) or safety degree  

• Project Management certification (PMP)  

• Demonstrated applications of Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action planning  

• Experience in safety programs and reporting  

• Demonstrated understanding of contractor management 

• Demonstrated applications of Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action planning

Location

We enthusiastically welcome applications from skilled individuals in multiple cities where our company operates, as well as from our other locations across the listed states (OH, VA, PA, MD, KY, IN).

Disclaimer 

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position